Head Swim Coach (Part-Time) — Lead Development & Performance

Flixton Swim Team; Urmston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Networking with coaches from other clb

Support from volunteers/coaches/comm.

Job summary

Flixton Swim Team in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Head Coach to lead our coaching programme and shape the future of our growing club. You will inspire young swimmers and manage a coaching team in a supportive environment.

The role involves setting strategic direction, delivering high-quality training and competitions, mentoring staff, and ensuring safeguarding and Swim England compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

• Passion for swimmer development and athlete welfare.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead swimmers and coaches.
• Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the club's swimming programme.
• Design and deliver high-quality training and competition programmes.
• Coach top performance swimmers and support development squads.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the coaching team.
• Monitor swimmer progression and create development pathways.
• Attend competitions, camps, and club events.
• Work closely with our Executive Committee, parents, and local swimming partners.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance with Swim England requirements.

Skills

Swimmer development

Coaching leadership

Planning & leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Flixton Swim Team in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Head Coach to lead our coaching programme and shape the future of our growing club. You will inspire young swimmers and manage a coaching team in a supportive environment.

The role involves setting strategic direction, delivering high-quality training and competitions, mentoring staff, and ensuring safeguarding and Swim England compliance in all activities.